Albemarle County, VA

County

Cities in Albemarle County

University of Virginia

Neighborhoods in Albemarle County

Neighborhood

Albemarle, VA

Stadium Road Residence Area / University Heights

Meriwether Hill / Owensville

Chestnut Grove / Earlysville Heights

Terrybrook / Springfield

Oak Hill / Fry's Spring

Glendower / Totier Hills

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Albemarle

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

61.2%

Households with Children

28.6%

School Enrollment K-12

11,370

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 14.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 20.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.8%
High School / GED: 14.2%
Some College or Associate's: 18.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 61.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.7%
Single Parents: 7.9%
Couples & Adults: 33.6%
Living Alone: 37.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
Asian: 5.8%
Black or African American: 9.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 31.1%
South Asian: 48.7%
Southeast Asian: 15.1%
Central Asian: 2.9%
Other Asian: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 31.0%
Puerto Rican: 9.6%
Cuban: 4.5%
Dominican: 4.2%
Central American: 29.8%
South American: 10.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 59.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 66.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.6%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 28.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 45.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 42.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 85.6%
Spanish: 6.0%
European & Indo-European: 4.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.8%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 11.3%
Not Enrolled: 72.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources